So, I was at this retro music festival the other weekend, right? And there I was, belting out "Words" with the crowd, you know, "I never meant to cause you sorrow...", when it hit me - who is this Dale Bozzio from Missing Persons, and how old is she?
I mean, I've been singing her songs since I was a kid, but I've never really stopped to think about the person behind the music. So, I decided to do a little digging, and here's what I found.
Dale Bozzio - The Voice Behind Missing Persons
Dale Bozzio, the lead singer of the new wave band Missing Persons, was born on February 23, 1955. That makes her a Pisces, by the way, which explains her emotional vocals, maybe?
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Now, before you start doing the math, let me save you the trouble. As of 2023, Dale Bozzio is 68 years old. Yep, you read that right. She's been rocking our worlds for over four decades now!
From Cheerleader to Rockstar
You might be surprised to know that Bozzio wasn't always a rockstar. In fact, she started out as a cheerleader in high school. But after meeting her future husband and bandmate, Warren Cuccurullo, she traded in her pom-poms for a microphone.
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Together, they formed Missing Persons in the late 70s, and the rest, as they say, is history. Their unique blend of new wave, synth-pop, and Bozzio's distinctive vocals made them a staple of the LA music scene in the 80s.
Age is Just a Number
So, how does it feel to be a rockstar in your late 60s? Well, according to Bozzio, it's all about staying true to yourself and your music. She told Rolling Stone in a 2019 interview, "I don't feel like I'm 64. I feel like I'm 24, but with more wisdom."
And she's not wrong. Bozzio still tours with Missing Persons, and she's still got that same energy and passion she had when she started out. It just goes to show that age is just a number, and if you've got the talent and the drive, you can make music at any age.
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Still Making Music
But Bozzio isn't just resting on her laurels. She's still making new music and collaborating with other artists. In 2020, she released a new single called "In the Name of Love", which is as catchy and emotive as anything she's done before.
So, there you have it. Dale Bozzio is 68 years old, and she's still going strong. And the next time you're singing along to "Walking in L.A." or "Destination Unknown", remember, you're singing the songs of a true musical pioneer.
And hey, if you ever see me at another retro music festival, don't be afraid to come say hi. I'll be the one belting out the lyrics, trying to keep up with Dale's timeless energy.